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Maryland hemp-derived THC retailers could reopen after judge’s ruling

Hemp-derived THC product retailers in Maryland can reopen, at least temporarily, after a circuit court judge issued a…

News October 13
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Alaska marijuana regulator to oversee some hemp-derived products

Certain hemp-derived products in Alaska will now be regulated by the state's marijuana regulatory agency under new regulations…

News October 10
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Texas court upholds injunction allowing delta-8 sales

A Texas appeals court has upheld an injunction halting a ban on delta-8 products in the state.

News October 2
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Cannabis banking reform bill passes key Senate hearing

The latest push for federal cannabis banking reform in the United States passed a markup hearing in the…

News September 27
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Applications for hemp-derived business permits surge in Minnesota

More than 1,000 companies and entrepreneurs have applied for business licenses to be part of Minnesota’s booming low-dose,…

News September 26
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Minnesota’s brand-new chief marijuana regulator resigns amid allegations

Erin Dupree, who was appointed the first director of Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management only last week, has…

News September 25
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State regulators want Congress to redefine, regulate hemp, delta-8 THC

An association of state cannabis regulators is asking Congress to include in the next Farm Bill new rules…

News September 21
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Hemp-CBD firm Charlotte’s Web replaces CEO after shareholder group’s revolt

Hemp-CBD products company Charlotte's Web Holdings has appointed Bill Morachnick as chief executive and board director, replacing Jacques…

News September 13
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Missouri cannabis labs can’t test safety of recalled products, experts say

Cannabis testing experts say Missouri labs aren't able to test the safety of products allegedly containing hemp-derived distillate,…

News September 11
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Judge blocks Arkansas ban on delta-8 THC, other hemp products

In at least a temporary victory for the Arkansas hemp industry, a federal judge blocked enforcement of a…

News September 8
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